Vegetarian Advice: Vegetarian Diet or Vegan?

Question: I have no idea what kind of vegetarian lifestyle to choose!

I want to try to become a vegetarian, but I have no idea what kind of vegetarian lifestyle! I know the differences between vegetarian diet and vegan, but I don't know what I should choose.

I've seen disturbing videos of meat, and I think that a vegetarian lifestyle would be more healthy and admirable. Unfortunately, I've been eating meat all my life. What should I do? - K.G.

Savvy Vegetarian Advice:

Dear K.G.,

You're right, being vegetarian is a more healthy, admirable lifestyle. Becoming a vegetarian doesn't usually happen overnight though, just because most people are like you and have been eating meat all their lives. If you've read the Savvy Vegetarian 10 Tips Report, I expand on this theme for several paragraphs, so I won't go into it more here.

Just take it slow and easy exploring the various vegetarian diet options, and figuring out what most appeals to you. Think goals, not deadlines. Evolution goes forward, not backward, so no regrets. The fact that you're thinking about becoming a vegetarian is a huge step forward, all by itself.

The Savvy Vegetarian Nutrition Report is a good place to start with going vegetarian, and there are other vegetarian and vegan resources listed there as well.

Let me know if you have any questions, Judith Kingsbury, Savvy Vegetarian

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